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Moving at the Speed of Technology by Scott Anderson November 3, 2009 8:39 AM Jayanthi Iyeng The technology pushing advanced powertrains and electronic propulsion systems is moving … and fast. As Director and Chief Engineer of Chrysler Group LLC’s Electrified Propulsion Product Development unit, Jayanthi Iyengar’s job is keeping one step ahead of it. Iyengar’s post is equal parts theory and practice. She and her team both develop and apply electrified propulsion technology to all Chrysler vehicle applications. Specifically, Iyengar has responsibility for electrified systems development including controls, calibration, electrical system architecture, diagnostics, power electronics, high voltage batteries and battery management systems, e-motors and... Tags: Engineering , Diversity , Innovation Share Comments [0] Permalink
"Corporation of the Year" by Scott Anderson October 21, 2009 11:00 AM An iconic mask represents the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council's diversity award. The awards recognizing Chrysler Group LLC’s commitment to diversity continue to roll in. The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) has named Chrysler Group “Corporation of the Year,” honoring the automaker’s above-and-beyond commitment to supply chain diversity, and to help develop both Canadian Aboriginal and minority-owned businesses. In fact, Chrysler Group has consistently put its commitment into action, and in the last several years has increased its procurement... Tags: Diversity Share Comments [0] Permalink
UNC Wins Chrysler-Sponsored 2009 MBA Case Competition by Scott Anderson September 28, 2009 2:35 PM A team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) emerged victorious from a tough field of MBA candidates competing for $35,000 in scholarships at the 2009 National Student Case Competition, sponsored by Chrysler Group LLC and The Chrysler Foundation. The next generation of business leaders representing 22 of the nation’s top business schools wrapped their collective minds around complex business cases, which tested their knowledge and problem-solving skills. The teams were presented a hypothetical business case and tasked with developing solutions to it. Each student team then prepared and presented its... Tags: Proud to Work Here , Diversity Share Comments [0] Permalink
Award-Winning Chrysler Engineer Overcomes Challenges by Mike Ellis March 10, 2009 3:22 PM One reason to feel optimistic about the future of Chrysler is the many talented people who work here, who love the auto industry and believe in what they are doing. One of those people is Olabisi (Bisi) Boyle, Director - Powertrain Product Engineering - Program Management. Boyle was honored with the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year President's Award on Feb. 21 by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The award recognizes engineers who have achieved exceptional career gains in government and industry, in lifetime achievement and in pioneering feats. Born in New York City, Boyle spent part of her... Tags: Proud to Work Here , Diversity , Engineering , Good Works Share Comments [3] Permalink
Under the Pentastar: Feb. 27, 2009 by Paul Cirenese February 27, 2009 9:49 AM Continued efforts to improve vehicle quality, great deals on the all-new Dodge Ram pickup truck, and canned food donations to a Chicago shelter are some of the highlights in this week's Under the Pentastar. Tags: Sales and Marketing , Quality , Corporate Business , Ram , Dodge , Diversity , Engineering , Auto Shows , Good Works Share Comment [1] Permalink